How to Find
What Comments I Left
on YouTube Videos
Last Updated: February 2025 • 5 min read
What You'll Learn:
- 5 proven methods to find your YouTube comments
- How to search comments by keyword or video
- Tools to track and manage your comment history
- Advanced techniques for bulk comment analysis
5 Ways to Find Your YouTube Comments
Google My Activity
Official Google tool to view all your YouTube interactions including comments.
YouTube Studio
For creators: view comments you've left on your own videos through Studio.
Browser History
Search your browser history for videos where you left comments.
Email Notifications
Check email notifications for replies to find your original comments.
Third-Party Tools
Advanced search tools for comprehensive comment tracking and analysis.
Google My Activity (Recommended)
Official Google Method
Google My Activity is the most reliable way to find your YouTube comments. It stores a complete history of all your interactions across Google services, including every comment you've posted.
Visit Google My Activity
Go to myactivity.google.com and sign in to your Google account.
Filter by YouTube
Click "Filter by date & product" → Select "YouTube" → Apply filter.
Search for Comments
Use the search box to find specific comments or browse chronologically.
Pro Tip
You can search for specific keywords within your comments using the search bar. Try searching for phrases you remember using, like "great video" or "thanks for sharing."
YouTube Studio (For Creators)
Creator Dashboard
If you're a content creator, YouTube Studio provides a comments section where you can see all comments on your videos, including your own replies.
- View comments on your videos
- Search and filter comments
- Only shows your own channel's videos
Access via studio.youtube.com → Comments section
Browser History Search
Manual Detective Work
Your browser history can help you retrace videos where you left comments. This method works best if you remember approximately when you commented.
Chrome
Ctrl+H → Search "youtube.com"
Firefox
Ctrl+Shift+H → Filter by site
Safari
History menu → Search
Email Notifications Trail
Follow the Reply Chain
When someone replies to your comment, YouTube sends you an email notification. These emails contain links back to your original comment.
Search your email for:
Subject lines:
- • "replied to your comment"
- • "New reply on YouTube"
- • "Someone replied to you"
From addresses:
- • noreply@youtube.com
- • notifications@youtube.com
Advanced Search Tools
Professional Comment Tracking
For users who need comprehensive comment analysis or have left hundreds of comments, specialized tools offer advanced search capabilities.
YT Comment Finder
Search any video's comments by keyword, user, or date range. Perfect for finding your comments on specific videos.
Google Takeout
Download a complete archive of your YouTube data, including all comments you've ever made.
Advanced Tip
If you're looking for comments you made on a specific channel or video, use our Comment Search tool. Simply paste the video URL and search for your username or keywords you remember using.
Common Issues & Solutions
Can't Find Recent Comments
Your comment might be pending approval or caught in spam filters.
Solution: Check if the comment appears when you're logged in to the video.
Comments Disappeared
The video owner may have deleted your comment or the entire video was removed.
Solution: Check Google My Activity for a record of the deleted comment.
Old Comments Missing
Google My Activity might not show very old comments if you've changed privacy settings.
Solution: Try Google Takeout for a complete historical archive.
Privacy Concerns
Worried about your comment history being tracked?
Solution: Adjust your Google Activity settings or use incognito mode for future comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see comments I left on private or deleted videos?
Google My Activity may still show records of comments on deleted videos, but you won't be able to access the actual video or comment thread.
How far back does Google My Activity go?
Google My Activity typically stores data indefinitely unless you manually delete it or have auto-delete settings enabled (3, 18, or 36 months).
Can I find comments from a different Google account?
No, Google My Activity only shows data for the currently signed-in account. You'll need to switch accounts to see comments from different profiles.
What if I can't remember which videos I commented on?
Use Google My Activity's search function with keywords you remember using in comments, or browse chronologically by date ranges when you were most active.
Need to Find Comments on Specific Videos?
While these methods help you find your own comment history, if you need to search for specific comments on any YouTube video, our specialized search tool can help you find any comment by keyword, user, or date.